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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Governor urges forest management
Traffic was hampered on Redwood Hwy. on
the south side of Cave Junction Friday, Aug. 29
because of a traffic accident that occurred at
noon. A motorcyclist struck a fawn that ran
across the highway a short distance south of
Hamilton Lane. The animal died at the scene.
The unidentified cyclist was transported by
American Medical Response. (Photo by IVN)
OSU notes technology credits
Six technologically inno-
vative projects are being
funded at Oregon State Uni-
versity at Corvallis because of
a novel tax credit program
that supports commercializa-
tion of university research.
Projects range from thin-
film solar cells created with
ink-jet printing technology, to
a meter that can measure the
nitrogen content of leaves, to
a device that promises to
revolutionize mass spec-
trometry – the molecule-
smashing technology made
famous on the CSI television
crime show.
Gov. Kulongoski recently
examined federal and
private forest land in Klamath
and Lake counties where tree
death is occurring on a mas-
sive scale due to insect infesta-
tion, “an epidemic com-
pounded by older, dense forest
conditions.”
The purpose of the visit
“was to highlight the urgent
need for a federal forest man-
agement plan that restores
forest health, reduces fire risk
and provides a sustainable
resource for Oregon’s long-
term economic viability.”
According to a news
release, “The governor be-
lieves that forests can be sus-
tainably managed for today,
and for future generations,
while also protecting old
growth, endangered species
and water quality.”
Said Kulongoski, “We
have been debating the utili-
tarian and aesthetic functions
of our forest lands for over
100 years. It is time to end this
debate and find common
ground. We’re a lightning
strike away from a potential
Launched in October
2007, the University Venture
Development Fund, or
UVDF, offers Oregon resi-
dents a 60 percent state tax
credit for gifts to the fund.
The goal is to help move uni-
versity research to markets.
As part of the project, the
state Legislature authorized
eight Oregon universities to
receive a total of $14 million
in tax credit-eligible gifts.
OSU’s first round of awards
under the program will pro-
vide approximately $435,000
to support the next stages of
development for six projects.
Scam revealed
A law-breaker, as yet
unknown, is illegally using
the name of Home Valley
Bank for a bogus online
survey, said Josephine
County Sheriff’s Office.
The scam survey states
that participants will receive
a credit to their account. The
bank is not conducting such
a survey.
timber industry have created
economic distress in our rural
counties,” the governor said.
“We can develop a manage-
ment plan to provide sustain-
able, predictable streams of
timber to rural communities,
while also nurturing healthy
forests.”
According to the U.S.
Forest Service, the most effec-
tive way to prevent
the spreading of the insect
infestation is through thinning
to reduce density and diversify
the age of the trees.
The governor made it
clear that Oregon is a willing
partner toward developing and
implementing improved man-
agement practices on federal
land, and offered the state-
supported Lakeview Biomass
project as a good example.
disaster.
“Without action, insect
damage and costly forest fires
will continue to occur, wasting
a precious natural resource
that should be providing a
steady stream of revenues for
our rural counties that have
few, if any, alternatives.
“The consequences of
unhealthy forests,” he contin-
ued, “include increased fire
risks, the costs to taxpayers of
fighting wildfires and eco-
nomic losses to private land
owners and Oregon counties.
The acreage burned in the
United States during the past
20 years is the highest on re-
cord during the past
century.
“The absence of federal
forest payments and the con-
tinued decline of Oregon’s
DEQ dings firms to tune of $127,979
The Oregon Dept. of
Environmental Quality an-
nounced 17 penalties total-
ing $127,979 for July, none
of them in Josephine
County.
Through July, DEQ has
issued 136 penalties totaling
$1,018,813. That compares
to 119 penalties totaling
$1.33 million for the same
period during 2007.
Care-giver workshop set Sept. 13
A workshop, “Care-giver
101, Powerful Tools & Hands
on Care-giving/From Inde-
pendence to Total Care” will
be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at
Lovejoy Hospice, 939 S.E.
Eighth St. in Grants Pass.
Co-sponsored by
Lovejoy Hospice and Rogue
Valley Council of Govern-
ments, the workshop will run
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is recom-
mended by phoning 474-
1193 by Friday, Sept. 5.
There is a fee, but scholar-
ships are available; and a
workbook, continental break-
fast and beverages are in-
cluded.
Fire rig rolls down embankment
Illinois Valley emergency personnel responded Wednes-
day, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. out Old Onion Mt. Road off Redwood
Hwy. at the top of Hay’s Hill following a report of a water
tender over a 40-foot embankment.
The driver of the private vehicle, which was working on
the Horse Mt. Fire, was identified as White City resident
Mike Hall. Responders included Illinois Valley Fire District,
American Medical Response, and Rural/Metro Fire Dept.
Other details were unavailable.
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592-6777
1470 Caves Highway
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Member Oregon Ground Water Assoc.
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Phone (541) 592-3540 Fax (541) 592-6841
Mon-Fri 7:00-5:30, Sat 8:00-5:00, Closed Sunday
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Adoption Locations:
GRAND
PRIZE
Between July 7th & Sept. 26th
•Bill Thorp, State Farm Insurance
•Blind George’s Newsstand
•Club Northwest
• Debi Ashley, State Farm Insurance
•Dutch Bros. Coffee House
•Elmer’s Restaurant
•Fields Home Improvement Center
•Fire Mountain Gems
•Grants Pass Daily Courier
•Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
•Hidden Valley High School
•Home Valley Banks - all branches
•Jim Sigel Automotive
•KAJO/KLDR Radio
•Lithia’s Grants Pass Auto Center
•Mail Boxes Etc.
• Mocks Ford
•North Valley High School
• Grants Pass High School
• Noteworld Servicing Center
•Ol’ Champion Outlet
•Papa Murphy’s Pizza
•Photo Den Vision and Sound
•Roe Motors GM
•SOFCU Federal Credit Unions
•Venuti Group Real Estate
•Wheeler Toyota
•YMCA
•Durolast Roofing
•Illinois Valley High School
SISKIYOU COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
25647 Redwood Hwy 592-4111
20 , 000
$
Vehicle
Credit
toward the purchase of a new car or truck from one
of the following Grants Pass New Car Dealers:
• Lithia’s Grants Pass Auto Center • Jim Sigel Automotive Center
• Mocks Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Mazda • Wheeler Toyota • Roe Motors GM
1 st Prize:
2 nd
Prize:
3 rd Prize:
4 th Prize:
5
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Prize:
$4,500 Lasik Corrective Procedure -
Medical Eye Center
Additional Great Prizes
$2,500 46” Sony Bravia LCD HD Flat Panel
TV - Courtesy of Photo Den Vision & Sound.
$1,850 One-Year Family Membership and
Spa Package. - Courtesy of Club Northwest.
$1,532 Art Package - $650 maple chest by
Jerry Work, $89 llama felt handbag by Joyce
Abrams, $135 hand-beaded doll by Nancy
Hall, $150 wood serving tray by Mallory
Hicklin, $50 silver jewelry by Bobbie Blakely,
$333 bead necklace and jewelry set by
Mary Reynolds and framed 9 x 12 Giclee
Print by Janice Tompkins. - Courtesy of the
Southern Oregon Guild Gallery.
$1,500 - $1,000 gift certificate toward
purchase of flooring or window covering
material & $500 shopping spree at
Fields Home Improvement Center -
Courtesy of Lippert’s and Fields Home
Improvement Center.
Presented by the
Grants Pass Rotary
Club Foundation
- IVHS School Menu - Sponsored by
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
Pasta with Marinara / meat sauce, bean & cheese burrito, chicken
burger, cheeseburger, barbecued chicken pizza, supreme pizza,
Italian san, turkey & cheese sandwich; chef, antipasto, fruit & veggie,
or garden salad.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
Nacho supreme, corn dog, spicy chicken burger, hamburger;
pepperoni, cheese, supreme or taco pizza; ham & cheese san,
turkey & cheese san, spicy chicken wrap; chef, garden, fruit &
veggie, or Mandarin chicken salad.
MONDAY, SEPT. 8
Beef soft tacos, chicken nuggets, spicy chicken burger, hamburger;
pepperoni, cheese, vegetarian, or sausage pizza; ham & cheese
sandwich, turkey & cheese san, spicy chicken wrap; chef, garden,
fruit & veggie, or Mandarin chicken salad.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9
Chicken fajitas, barbecued chicken san, chicken burger, cheese-
burger; pepperoni, cheese, or Hawaiian pizza; Italian san, turkey &
cheese san; chef, antipasto, fruit & veggie, or garden salad
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
Taco salad, sweet & sour chicken rice bowl, spicy chicken burger,
hamburger, Italian griller pizza, veggie with turkey & cheese san,
spicy chicken wrap; chef, garden, fruit & veggie, or Mandarin
chicken salad.
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• $1,024 - Hellgate Dinner and Jetboat Ride for 12 and
3-night stay for 2 @ Del Rogue Motel - Hellgate
Jetboat Excursions and Del Rogue Motel
• $1,000 - 2-$500 Fred Meyer gift cards - Fred Meyer
• $1,000 - 4-$250 Ray’s Food Place gift cards -
Ray’s Food Place
• $1,000 - $500 Bouquet a month for one year from
Judy’s Florist and Gifts, $360 in wine from Gold River
Distributing, and $160 in candy from Cary’s of
Oregon
• $1,000 - One year YMCA membership and training
sessions - YMCA
• $1,000 - Gift Card Bonanza! $500 Safeway gift card,
$100 Albertsons gift card and $400 in gas cards from
local attorneys
• $900 - Balloon ride for two and two nights lodging in
Napa, CA. - Mail Boxes Etc.
• $700 - Outdoor Chair - It’s a Burl
• $550 - Chiropractic Well Care from Dr. Edward Welch
• $500 - Dine Out Restaurant Package, Dinner for two
at: River’s Edge, Sophia’s, Wild River Brewing & Pizza
Co., Aja, Miranda Mae’s, Blondies’ Bistro and Rosso’s
Trattoria
• $500 - Pendant Necklace - Yanase Jewelers
Platinum Sponsors
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D UCK A DOPTION C OUPON
Name
I am paying with (please check one):
Check
Address
City
Expires:
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ea.
(Includes 1 race entry
& valuable coupons.)
I wish to adopt
Lucky Ducky(s) @ $10 each.
T OTAL $
MasterCard
Zip
L UCKY D UCKY ( S )
$
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10 .
Visa
Credit Card #
State
Phone (
Money Order
T WIN Q UACK ( S )
$
oo
20 .
ea.
(Includes 2 race entries,
1 souvenir duck &
valuable coupons.)
I wish to adopt
Twin Quack(s) @ $20 each.
T OTAL $
F AMILY Q UACK ( S )
$
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50 .
ea.
L UCKY F LOCK ( S ) S UPER Q UACK P ACK ( S )
$
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$
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100 .
ea.
250 .
ea.
(Includes 5 race entries,
2 souvenir ducks, cooler
& valuable coupons.)
(Includes 11 race entries,
2 souvenir ducks, T-shirt or
cap & valuable coupons.)
(Includes 28 race entries,
2 souvenir ducks, T-shirt or cap,
cooler & valuable coupons.)
I wish to adopt
Family Quack(s) @ $50 each.
I wish to adopt
Lucky Flock(s) @ $100 each.
I wish to adopt
Super Quack Pack(s) @ $250 each.
T OTAL $
T OTAL $
T OTAL $
Simply fill out the form above and mail it along with your check, money order or Visa/MasterCard to Rogue Duck Derby, 560A NE “F” St. #424, Grants Pass, OR 97526
or take it to any of the adoption locations before September 26. (If you mail in your adoption, you will receive a coupon to redeem your free duck merchandise.)